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Columbia, New York

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At a glance

1,508
Population
$187,500
Median home value
38% below U.S. median
$847/mo
Median rent
37% below U.S. median
$90,795
Median household income
16% above U.S. median
34.3 min
Average commute
79.8%
Homes with broadband
4.8%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college16 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates89.4%
College graduates22.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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